George Washington: Gentleman Warrior by Stephen Brumwell
WINNER OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BOOK PRIZE 2013. A fresh and accessible take on an eternally fascinating historical figure: George Washington.
'An exciting read with much background detail and good historical analysis' The American* The American *
'The journey of George Washington from warrior to politician makes for an engrossing read, especially with a talented guide to lead us through a lively narrative packed with incident and highly illuminating analysis' Warships. * Warships *
'Well-written and engaging ... In the words of this fine biographer, Washington emerges as a flesh and blood man, more impressive than the mythical hero could ever be' 2013 George Washington Book Prize jury. * Book Prize jury *
'Extremely enjoyable reading' Good Book Guide. * Good Book Guide *
'George Washington: Gentleman Warrior is a wonderful read and the scholarship is deeply impressive' James G. Basker, President, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. * James G. Basker *
'The journey of George Washington from warrior to politician makes for an engrossing read, especially with a talented guide to lead us through a lively narrative packed with incident and highly illuminating analysis' Warships. * Warships *
'Well-written and engaging ... In the words of this fine biographer, Washington emerges as a flesh and blood man, more impressive than the mythical hero could ever be' 2013 George Washington Book Prize jury. * Book Prize jury *
'Extremely enjoyable reading' Good Book Guide. * Good Book Guide *
'George Washington: Gentleman Warrior is a wonderful read and the scholarship is deeply impressive' James G. Basker, President, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. * James G. Basker *
Dr Stephen Brumwell is an award-winning freelance writer and independent historian based in Amsterdam. After gaining a First in History, Brumwell was awarded British Academy funding to research eighteenth-century North America. His doctoral dissertation was published as Redcoats: The British Soldier and War in the Americas 1755-63. Brumwell has since published White Devil: A True Story of Savagery, War and Vengeance in Colonial America and Paths of Glory: The Life and Death of General James Wolfe.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781849165464 |
| ISBN 10 | 1849165467 |
| Title | George Washington: Gentleman Warrior |
| Author | Stephen Brumwell |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2012-06-07 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Prizes | Winner of George Washington Book Prize 2013 |
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